We had a wonderful time!!!
WILLIAM L.
April 2025
We loved staying at Jay and Lori's place. Everything was as described, and more. You can't lose on staying here! Lori was easy to communicate with, and we will definitely be back!
Lisa G.
April 2025
This condo is very comfortable, well supplied and has a great view out over the beach and ocean. We have stayed in the Kona Reef three times and we will be back!
Gary and Mary Jo F.
April 2025
Bill was super easy to communicate with - both before and during our stay, when there was an issue with the wifi, which he kindly proactively addressed. The condo is in an older building, but this unit is just absolutely beautifully remodeled - everything in the unit is super nice! The kitchen is amazing, washer dryer is a real bonus, and we felt spoiled having two full bathrooms for our family (teens loved it). We had very full, active days, so didn't spend as much time there as we might have liked, but the location is really perfect - easy walking to tons of local businesses, restaurants and bars, and even a luau, which we did our last night. The parking is also great - in a garage with plenty of spaces, which is such a benefit. The only thing I'd advise people to consider is to look at the pictures- they are totally accurate - and whether you will be comfortable with being right on a popular local beach with lots of people strolling by. We kept some of the shades drawn for this reason (definitely in the bedrooms), but we were certainly able to enjoy the views from the patio and ocean facing windows. Again - this is a personal preference, and others might not care at all. As others have noted, there are bright security lights at night (building wide - not just this condo), but these are right above the patio - not the bedrooms - and it's nice and dark/quiet for good sleep in both bedrooms. We'd love to return and spend more time in the future.
Mary P.
March 2025
Beautiful property right on the beach! Great location right by shops and many popular restaurants! Condo was clean and had everything we needed!
Vanessa K.
March 2025
The condo was exactly as it stated and had more than we’ve ever seen in spices and dishes and everything you can imagine to cook with. My husband grilled downstairs at the grill every night and we ate out for lunches. We asked to check out a little bit later at 4 o’clock instead of 11 and the host was very very accommodating. We recommend this condo highly and when we come back to Kona, we will definitely stay there.
Linda B.
March 2025
We stayed in this condo the end of February. We have never had a bad experience in a VRBO before, but this one was terrible! The condo has never been kept up. It had:peeling paint on all the woodworkdirty woodworkholes in walls where art work had previously beenhad to clean the washing machine before using. It was filthy.the oven was so dirty we couldn't use it. It would have set off the smoke detectorThe refrigerator was not clean and is rusted, inside and outNeeds a total paint jobNeeds new flooringI contacted the owner when we got back and sent her pictures. She refunded the cleaning fee, but said since we didn't call her while we were there that was all she could do. There was nothing that could have been done while we were staying there. It needs a complete overhaul! Wish there was a way to submit pictures to this review.
Mary B.
March 2025
We loved staying at Kona Reef. The unit was well stocked and the management team made everything easy. Great location, beautiful ocean view from the balcony.
Shannon H.
March 2025
Corner unit overlooking the ocean on one side and pool on the other. Easy access to Kailua Kona.
Michael A.
March 2025
Location was great. Looked out over beach and waa close to restaurants and shops.Nicely decorated. All of the amenities you will needs.
Marla B.
March 2025
Condo was exactly as advertised. Clean and had all the amenities we needed, including some beach chairs. Balcony was perfect for relaxing and watching the waves. Enjoyed being withing a short walk of town. Would definitely rent this one again.
Chris B.
March 2025
Great location. Enjoyed the constant sound of the waves.Enjoyed watching the surfers daily. Easy walk to downtown with multiple restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Frederick R S.
March 2025
Clean comfortable with extra amenities like the coffee and cookies and pantry with seasonings for cooking and plenty of bathroom supplies including shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. The chairs and umbrella came in handy, but there were even snorkeling supplies we didn’t even get to use. Over all it was more than expected. Thank you.
Earl P.
March 2025
This was such a wonderful home for our vacation and exploration of Big Island. Was a shirt drive to scuba docks, snorkeling beaches, etc and then a short walk into town for delicious food and drinks!The community of residents are nice, clean, and friendly if your enjoying the pool or beach. Thanks for hosting us!
Nico Z.
March 2025
When we are on the Big Island we always like to stay at the Kona Reef Resort and this is a great condo to stay in. The condo itself was clean and tidy and a good size and the view from the lanai was even better than in the listing photos! We watched whales and dolphins from the lanai and some amazing sunsets. There is a swimming pool and hot tub to enjoy, as well as ample parking, plus being close to town it is easy to walk into town for cafes, shopping etc. Would recommend this condo to enjoy a relaxing Hawaii vacation.
Darren H.
March 2025
This was a great location, up keep of pool and grounds was well cared for. We loved that they had lots a beach equipment for use. Also, the blender was moldy and they replaced it with a new one that same day. Could use an up grade on the bed and USB ports.
Sherri S.
March 2025
We had an incredible time at this condo right in Kailua-Kona. The condo was in excellent condition, clean, and fully stocked with all kinds of extra’s. The view from the lanai was spectacular! I shot sunset photos from there every night and didn’t even have to Go down to the main beach area. Also the microwave stopped heating so I contacted the owner of the unit and she had it replaced within an hour! I’d definitely rent this unit again.
Michael D.
March 2025
You can’t beat the location of this property. Staying right on the shore made this trip special. We did not have to go anywhere to enjoy great views and sunsets, yet many good restaurants (Fletcher’s Kitchen and Huggo’s On The Rocks) are an easy walk, as is town.
David P.
March 2025
The view was breathtaking. Kona never disappoints. The location was key. Such a short walk to/from Huggos. We would walk over for dinner/drinks. Pictures and description were accurate. AC worked great during the day when it got hot then we left the door open so we could hear the ocean when we slept. Highly recommend!
Vanessa J.
March 2025
Condo was fine, but not exceptional. Limited supplies. Could have made a better effort to personalize. Cockroaches were obvious. Technician who came to address was excellent.
Jeffery K.
March 2025
Absolutely a beautiful condo. The decor was very special. Beds very comfortable. The sunsets, AMAZING. I would love to book again with you. Mahalo for letting us enjoy your condo. We all loved it
Laurie L.
March 2025
Everything was great. Location was gorgeous! Definitely a must stay! Owner checked in during stay to make sure we didn’t need anything. Would stay again!
Charlotte L.
March 2025
Perfect for a couple. Great views and amenities.
Mark M.
March 2025
We’ve been to this property several times over the years, as well as several others. Kona Reef stands out to me. Central location, close to pretty much anything you might want. I highly recommend it.
Joe W.
March 2025
Incredible view from the lanai! We loved our stay. Location is very convenient— walking distance to restaurants and shops. Would absolutely stay here again.
Allison H.
March 2025
Kona Reef is a great place to stay. We enjoyed watching the marine life right in front of us. Being next to Honi's Beach makes it fun to watch the local surfers. The owner was very accommodating. Nice unit.
nila t.
March 2025
Most amazing sunset and ocean activity views! We saw whales, dolphins, swimmers, surfers, outriggers turtles and birds right from the deck! Wonderfully appointed and amenities. Really enjoyed the filtered water spigot in the kitchen! Communication from owners was thorough and timely and clear. Definitely worth it!
Jacqui J.
March 2025
Everything from start to finish was perfect. Lori is a friendly and communicative property owner, her pride in ownership is reflected in every aspect of this condo. The. Condo is in a lovely area which is walkable to the main drag, it has a beautiful ocean view and it is absolutely spotless. We loved the pool area. We ran into a problem with our Hilo rental and Lori was wonderful in helping us with an early check in. Totally recommend this beautiful slice of paradise, w will definitely return since we visit Hawaii every year. Mahalo!
Sheri S.
March 2025
Everything was perfect
Denise O.
March 2025
We have had a great 5 days on Kona. Condo was exactly as described. Clean and well-stocked with all essentials. Marni was quick to reply to all questions and accommodated our travel schedule. So many nice touches like the beach chairs, toys and snorkel gear. Fantastic beach and people watching from the balcony. Daily yoga on the beach and easy walk to restaurants and shops. Highly recommend.
Liz C.
March 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved this vacation rental! It was clean and comfortable and the location could not be beat! We were able to walk to Kailua and there was a cute beach right next door. The lanai was absolutely amazing for watching the sunset every day. Highly recommend this rental! The management company was so easy to work with and had great communication. We will absolutely be back!
Varina W.
March 2025
We loved our stay at Kona Reef Resort-Condo F-16. Sue was a great host. This little gem was very clean, fully stocked with all kinds of thoughtful details. The condo has a very comfortable bed and the bath has a luxurious rain shower. The kitchen had all accessories needed to easily prepare breakfast or a dinner before settling onto the lanai for a sunset evening. Great location with easy access to the airport, local shops, farmer’s markets, big box stores like Costco, Safeway, Walmart and Target. Perfect location for awesome day trips to Volcano National Park, Hilo waterfalls, Hilo Botanical Gardens and many many beaches. The Condo has tons of beach toys; sand chairs, cooler, umbrella etc etc. We truly had two weeks in paradise!
Tony M.
March 2025
The property is starting to show its age.
Ron M.
March 2025
Pros:-Location, location, location…quick walk to town and the complex has all the amenities needed.-Lots of cabinet space in the kitchen and bathroom.-Included all of the basics needed for indoor and outdoor cooking along with plates/containers, etc.Cons:-The unit has A/C but only in the living room. You need to run fans in the bedroom to keep it semi-comfortable.-The unit has a king size bed but it is rickety and un-comfortable.-There are NO beach chairs/umbrellas to use so you need to spend another 100 for those.-It supposedly has cable TV but couldn’t get the remote control to actually work. (Zero directions)-Checkout is actually 10:00a even though the directions state 10:30a
Martin V.
March 2025
We enjoyed our stay here. The place was well set up. My only complaint is the set up of the beedrooms. They are adjacent to walkways so anyone walking by and talking can wake you. But overall we found this a nice place to stay while in Kona.
Beckie B.
March 2025
Wonderful location with a few updates this property would be amazing. Invest in some new towels, a little more comfortable bed and some actual glass in the condo rather than just plastic.
kellie e.
March 2025
It was the best! We watched whales and dolphins from our lanai in the morning while we enjoyed our breakfast. The condo was bright and comfortable and well equipped. Kona Reef offers a wonderful pool and hot tub area. A great way to relax after a day of exploring. The location is perfect - walkable to beaches, shopping, dining. It was "home sweet home" for us for two weeks! It was difficult to leave.
Trudi W.
March 2025
Just as described in the listing. I’m writing this on our last morning here and hate to leave! Location- oceanfront, perfect!Walking distance to shops and restaurants.Cleanliness- no complaints and I’m picky! Maybe a little outdated like a couple people said, but who cares, it’s clean. Well stocked with anything and everything. Including beach chairs on the balcony, snorkel equipment, beach towels, etc. Kitchen well stocked with everything one would need and more. Check in process super easy. Convenient parking outside or under the covered parking garage.Customer service great if I had any questions at all. Balcony with table and 4 chairs-our favorite place to watch and listen to the ocean. Overall, 5 plus stars and I would highly recommend and hope to come back here again. Mahalo to Casago Kona/Owners!
Tonia B.
March 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Paul's VRBO. It's location and the property itself matched what was listed. Lots of places to shop/eat located a walkable distance.Would stay there again.
Mary R.
March 2025
Location is great for sunset and ocean views. The listing makes it sound like you can walk to the beach from the lanai and that really isn't the case. The condo itself is quiet and well equipped, but there are stains on the couch and carpet, screen door is torn in places, and the beautiful wood doors need a good dusting. Owner responded quickly to an air conditioning issue which seems to be resolved. We enjoyed our stay.stains on the couch
Barb T.
March 2025
The property's location is excellent. It's within walking distance from the shops yet far enough away to not be caught up in all the commotion. It's also right next to a little beach. The communication with the management was excellent. They were very accommodating and provided a nice welcome basket. The check-in process was also very easy. The only knock is the cleanliness could have been.a bit better.
Nate R.
March 2025
Recommend this excellent 2 bedroom 2 bathroom oceanfront. Turtles, dolphins and whales from lanai plus cruise ships, rowers, fishing boats and surfers.Has lots of what you need to cook but oddly no salt or pepper. Pool was clean. One window in kitchen doesn’t open but the ceiling fans kept us comfortable.Could use king mattress replacement as it sagged at top corner. Microwave made intermitent noise and had a bad electrical smell that needs maintenance Super happy to find something like this last minute!.
Beiningen C.
March 2025
We adored this property. Friendly host, well appointed kitchen, incredible coastal views of Whales, fish, dolphins, and surfers. The daily sunsets were breathgaking
Carl H.
March 2025
This is a well maintained unit that is tastefully decorated. The bed linens, bath towels and beach towels were all high quality. The kitchen was well equipped with anything you needed to BBQ down at the pool or cook in the unit. We really appreciated the tall lanai furniture that allowed us to easily whale watch. Also this unit has a locking screen front door which allowed great air flow so we never had to turn on the AC. But speaking of AC this is one of only a handful of units that has AC in the bedroom. Parking is first come first serve however there was never a problem finding a space. But don't forget to put your parking permit on the dash be cause onsite management does check and leave violation notices.The hosts and maintenance people for this unit were very responsive and easy to work with. We will definitely be renting this unit again!
MJ L.
March 2025
We had an incredible stay at this Vrbo in Kona! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the cleanliness, comfort, and stunning ocean views. The home was well-stocked with everything we needed, including a fully equipped kitchen, beach gear, and comfortable furnishings.The location was perfect—just a short drive to beautiful beaches, restaurants, and local attractions. We especially loved relaxing on the lanai, enjoying the breathtaking sunsets and ocean breeze. The neighborhood was peaceful, making it a great spot to unwind after a day of exploring.Our host was fantastic—responsive, friendly, and provided great recommendations for things to do in the area. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay in Kona and would absolutely book again on our next visit. Highly recommend!
Kyle W.
March 2025
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Kathy’s condo was ideal for our vacation. I have to agree with other reviews that blackout blinds in the bedroom would be great, as the outside lights do light up the room. That aside, this is the best place in the area. It’s close enough for an easy walk to restaurants, and it’s right on a fun little beach. I went from standing in the waves to swimming in the pool to totally relaxing in the hot tub. We had a lot of active days, and we usually chose easy prep/deli foods for dinner as sitting on our lanai listening to the waves was the perfect way to spend our evenings. The condo was super clean when we arrived; the furniture is all very comfortable, and everything we needed to spend time at the beach was available (chairs, coolers, snorkeling gear, towels.) The pool/bbq/common area is spacious and well-kept. I had a few questions in my planning and while we were there, and Kathy always responded promptly. If we ever return to the Big Island, we’ll definitely stay here. Thanks Kathy!
Julie C.
March 2025
We were all amazed with the location and beautiful views. From whale watching to the beautiful sunsets. The condo was very well stocked from the kitchen cupboards to the beach items. It was the perfect place for our little family reunion.
LORETTA M.
March 2025
Very nice, and helpful mgt. company.
March 2025
The location was perfect, and we watched the sunset over the ocean each night from our lanai. Parking was easy and it was just a few minutes from shopping and restaurants. Fully stocked kitchen and lovely gift bag of local treats. We would definitely stay again.
Elizabeth W.
March 2025